University of Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone · University · Public institution · Founded 1827 · Accredited by Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), Sierra Leone; public university continued by the Universities Act 2021; TEC programmatic accreditation per uniRank · Taught in English · 20,000 students

The University of Sierra Leone is the name of the former unitary public university system in Sierra Leone. Established in February 1827, it is the oldest university in Africa.

Programmes

• Arts
• Communication, Media and Information Studies
• Engineering and Architecture
• Pure and Applied Sciences
• Economics and Development Studies
• Social Sciences
• Law (LLB)
• MBChB
• Pharmacy
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Public Health
• Accounting and Finance
• Information Systems and Technology
• Business Administration
• Public Sector Management

Tuition

• Tuition: SLE 3,115 to 9,951 per year
• 2025/26 undergraduate tuition (Sierra Leoneans): NLe 3,115 to 9,951 per year, plus academic user fees. Postgraduate: master's NLe 16,063, PhD NLe 43,750. Foreign postgraduate fees in USD: diplomas $3,500, master's $7,000 to 8,000, PhD $12,000.

Admissions

• Degree: 5 WASSCE/GCE O-Level credits in no more than two sittings, including at least C6 in English Language, plus faculty requirements
• Diploma: 4 credits including English; Certificate: 3 credits including English
• Mature entry only for some diplomas and certificates (5+ years of experience)
• Accepts international applicants

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